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DARPA thinks artificial intelligence could wring out bandwidth from the radio spectrum

The radio spectrum is getting really crowded. DARPA hopes to find a solution in a competition to use AI to assign radio frequencies.
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Your tablet is your computer with the Linux-powered BQ Aquaris M10, now available for pre-order

The BQ Aquaris M10 is now available for pre-order, and is the first official tablet to offer Canonical's Ubuntu Linux operating system.
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Submit your crazy and innovative app ideas to the Android Experiments I/O Challenge

Google launched the Android Experiments I/O Challenge, asking developers to come up with interesting and innovative app ideas.
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Snapchat buys Bitstrips for its crazy, personalized emoji

Snapchat has acquired a personalized emoji company called Bitstrips, which became known for the personal comic strips that went viral on Facebook.
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Acer's fortunes continue downturn, but the company has a radical plan to recover

Acer has had a rough time financially of late, however the company hopes to turn this around by splitting into two - its core business, and new business
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Want a cup of Joe? The Starbucks app is finally coming to Windows Phone

Android and iOS users have enjoyed the Starbucks app for a while now, but Windows users have been left out. But now, Starbucks is coming to Windows Phone.
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Google's smart home assistant could take on Amazon's Echo

The Amazon Echo has been a huge success, but Google is reportedly looking to build a home assistant of its own.
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Gmail will now warn you if you’re being targeted by the government

Apple isn't the only company going head to head with the FBI. Google has announced security updates to Gmail, including warning users of state-backed hacks.
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You can now use AT&T’s Wi-Fi calling anywhere in the world, but only with the iPhone 6

AT&T is expanding its Wi-Fi calling feature, allowing you to use the feature when you're abroad and hopefully saving you money in roaming fees.
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The KO-X 'all-terrain' hoverboard promises to take a beating without exploding

Hoverboards have gotten a bit of a bad rap when it comes to safety, but this company claims to have fixed those issues with Samsung parts.
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Pebble says ‘money is pretty tight,’ as it lays off 25 percent of its employees

Pebble may have gotten $46 million in funding over the last 14 months, but it's laying off 25 percent of its workforce.
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Apple’s next move against the FBI is to build its own servers

Apple may be off the hook for now when it comes to the FBI, but it is still hoping to prevent future issues by building its own infrastructure.
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Google Photos now auto-creates albums filled with your best holiday snaps

Google has updated Photos to now be able to create the perfect holiday albums full of your best shots without needing any input from you.
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Store secret information in the Notes app? Here’s how to password-protect notes in iOS 9.3

iOS 9.3 is now available to download, and it brings a number of cool features, like the ability to password-protect your notes. Here's how to do so.
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Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo want to make email immune to man-in-the-middle attacks

Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, and more have published a new set of security standards for emails, aiming to fix a number of issues in current encryption.
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These smart hearing aids restore the beauty of music to those with hearing loss

Starkey Hearing Technologies has announced a new hearing aid that is able to connect to the smartphone for music streaming and hearing aid control.
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Microsoft attempts to lure developers with tool to port Chrome extensions to Edge

Microsoft is attempting to lure developers by creating a tool that will enable developers to quickly and easily port their Chrome extensions over to Edge.
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You’ll soon be able to redesign your kitchen using Microsoft’s HoloLens at Lowe’s

Microsoft is bringing the HoloLens augmented reality headset to Lowe's, enabling users to redesign a kitchen using whatever components they want.
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Lenovo waves buh-bye to Motorola President Rick Osterloh in big shakeup

Lenovo is set to completely restructure Motorola, and the first victim of the shakeup is Motorola President Rick Osterloh.
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Samsung is on a roll: New patent shows a smartphone with a flexible roll-out screen

Samsung's latest patent is for a smartphone with a display that be be unrolled to make it bigger, or rolled up again to make it smaller and pocket-sized.
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Twitter may be keeping its 140 character limit after all, CEO says

According to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, despite recent rumors, the 140 character limit on the network is set to stick around.
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The Oculus Rift was never going to include Touch controllers at launch, Luckey says

Oculus' Palmer Lucky says that the company was never going to include hand-tracking controllers with the Rift headset at launch.
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Twitter's algorithmic timeline is here to stay, here's how to turn it off

Twitter may have enabled its new algorithmic timeline by default, but that doesn't mean it can't be turned off. Here's how.
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Now you can share your favorite audiobook moments with Audible's Clips feature

Audible is going social with 'Clips,' a feature that allows your to share sections of your favorite audiobooks online or with your friends.
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NFC mobile payments make this classic-looking Bulgari watch smart

Bulgari has announced a new watch that includes an NFC chip, enabling users to use their watch for contactless payments and unlocking doors.
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An Acer Chromebook 14 is on the way, according to leak

According to an FCC filing, Acer is set to release a new Chromebook, which will be the company's first with a 14-inch display.
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Twitter’s new Windows 10 Mobile app retains dark theme, adds camera support

Windows 10 Mobile users will now have access to Twitter's new app for the platform, which is optimized to perform differently depending on display size.
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New Stagefright exploit could scare millions of Android users

A new report suggests that a newly discovered Stagefright exploit could affect as many as 36 percent of those using Android devices.
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This rugged Android Wear smartwatch can swim with the fishes and keep ticking

Nixon's first smartwatch is an Android Wear watch that's fully waterproof up to 330 feet. It also boasts smart features for surfers, snowboarders, and more.
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Comcast tries to bully users into signing 3-year contracts

Comcast will be charging double the normal price for its gigabit Internet for those who don't want to sign a three-year contract.
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Mash-ups and remixes may soon be on the Apple Music set list thanks to Mixbank

Apple Music will soon be streaming remixes and mash-ups thanks to a partnership with Dubset, which will be handling the copyright behind the scenes.
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MyZone’s new fitness app lets everyone compete together, regardless of ability

MyZone has announced a new app that offers users the ability to stream music and chat from within the app.
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Google’s new game developer tools let you livestream gameplay and try before you buy

Google's new tools for Android game developers mean you'll soon be able to stream sessions to YouTube and try out games straight from search results.
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AT&T dodges data-throttling class-action lawsuit

AT&T has evaded a class-action lawsuit for data throttling, but the company is still to face legal trouble from the FTC and FCC.